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Review Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Volume 48, Issue 36
Skate and Burger fundraiser in Viking Event raises money for young girl in need PHOTO PROVIDED
A Skate and Burger Fundraiser Night was held on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Viking Carena Complex to raise money for a little girl’s new gait trainer. Organizer Jamie Buttner said the girl was the niece of “a person who is dedicated in caring for our community,” although they remained anonymous. Community members came out to support the family by skating, buying a burger, and “paying it forward,” said Buttner, who plans to hold another such fundraiser in the future.
Landfill fire at Claystone Waste - battery suspected Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
The Ryley Fire Department was dispatched to Claystone Waste on Sunday evening, Sept. 7, responding to reports of a fire atop the landfill. “The fire ignited at approximately 7:30 p.m. and became visible at approximately 8 p.m.,” Claystone Waste’s news release said. Landfill staff arrived at Claystone at 8:20 p.m. and were able to extinguish the fire by using equipment to smother the flames with soil. “The Ryley Fire Department attended the scene and worked in collaboration with landfill staff to water and monitor for flare-ups. Claystone continued to spread material for water application by the fire department crew, to extinguish any residual hotspots. By 10 p.m., the fire department deemed the site safe and left. An overnight fire watch was set up until the arrival of the morning crew,” the
news release said. “This situation could have been much worse if not for our dedicated crew who responded so quickly,” said Matt Rawluk, Chief Operating Officer. “Not only did they guide the fire department when they arrived, but they had already been actively fighting the fire by pushing the material and covering it with soil to prevent it from spreading. The fire was essentially extinguished by 8:45 p.m., and we’re thankful for the assistance of the Ryley Fire Department to ensure everything was fully extinguished.” The cause of the fire is under investigation but Claystone’s release says that initial evidence points to an improperly disposed lithium battery. Being a Class II landfill, the Beaver Regional Landfill only accepts household waste and construction debris. “Lithium batteries are particularly hazardous in landfills because they can smolder for days or even weeks before Continued on Page 10
LEANNE EWERT PHOTO
A fire at Claystone Waste last week as seen from a distance.